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A criminal conviction on your record affects many areas of your life, minimizing your access to jobs, housing, education and more. Under Arizona law, you may qualify to set aside your prior conviction and restore your rights, enabling you to gain forward motion with...
If you want to carry a firearm to protect yourself, Arizona is one of the better places to be. After all, according to the Giffords Law Center, most adult Arizonans have a legal right to carry a firearm in public without first obtaining a concealed carry permit....
One of the best ways to re-enter society after a low point in life is through employment. Getting a job can help you reintegrate into society, feel more normal, and financially support yourself all at once. But what happens if your past crimes have left a mark on your...
When people in Arizona hear one claim self-defense when answerings to accusations of a violent assault, many might expect them to react with skepticism. Indeed, most might say that such claims are self-serving. Yet at the same time, many people would likely recognize...
If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if there is a way for a judge to delete or expunge it. While Arizona does not allow for this, you may qualify for a set-aside of your conviction. Not every criminal conviction may follow a path to set aside, but if yours...
Traffic stops may feel tense, but it is important for anyone dealing with law enforcement to remain calm and cooperative. In the event of a search, drivers should know their rights—whether they are American citizens, international workers or tourists. As Arizona's...
Recklessly, intentionally or knowingly causing others to suffer physical injury may result in assault charges in Arizona. Sometimes, however, factors involved with the alleged offensive raise such charges to the level of aggravated assault, which may result in more...
If you have teenagers in your family, you may be dreading puberty. After all, according to Psychology Today, the emotional changes that come with puberty can be overwhelming for young teens to manage. Furthermore, many young adults have their first sexual experiences...
jurisdictions. Arizona law specifies many different crimes for persons who use, possess, manufacture and traffic drugs. Some penalties are harsher than others. One of the strictest punishments is for a conviction under Arizona's serious drug offender statute as the...
If you are facing criminal charges, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. Still, if you are not guilty or have a valid defense, rushing to accept a plea deal may be a bad idea. Having an attorney on your side is likely to make a...
